@Azim *******

yes, this is consistent with free world, free world refers to the freedom of doing your life project, not the freedom to do what ever you want. Also free world normally attracts criminals… that’s where the money is. Finally, just because other countries don’t persecute criminals due to excess corruption, doesn’t mean US need to do the same.

@Azim *******

again you’re right… but you also need to understand, once you step outside the US, you’re outside the free world… in the rest of the world, you have reason, they have power…. Welcome to the rest of the world lol

@Azim *******

only that they have the right to ask for it

@Azim *******

I didn’t say it was logical or it made perfect sense…

@Azim *******

yes and yes

@Jon **********

yh, that too

@Frédéric ****************

the Spanish one also requires residence

@Stuart ********

unfortunately it may not be an option as I would require a visa to go there…. Thank you for your comment!!

@Garrett **********

thank you for your reply, my question is because on the website for the thai embassy Madrid it specifically says if you’re not a resident and don’t have the residence card, cannot apply for visa there. So I am confused about this part of the rules.

@Luc *******

and then there is this… it could not be more clear. Like I said, a simple case of failure to follow instructions.